Pivot Works
Rear Wheel Bearing Kit

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Pivot Works began operations in 1999 as the first company in the world to manufacture and market complete bearing and seal kits to the power sports market. The original supplier of chassis and suspension rebuild components for dirt bike and ATVs.

The Pivot Works Rear Wheel Bearing Kit is a great way to restore your motorcycle's rear wheel performance back to new without spending time gathering individual parts or paying for overpriced O.E.M. parts.

Each kit includes all the necessary bearings, seals, O-rings and washers to rebuild your O.E.M. rear wheel in one simple kit - without modifications.

My rear wheel had started to squeak (after 7 years) and I bought the kit. Took about 45 minutes to replace because the circlip holding the brake rotor side in was tough to get out. Put the bearings in the freezer before I started and they were easy to seat into the hub.

No more noise and the tire rolls on the axle much better than before. I'm ordering a kit for my spare rim as well.

these work better than that other brand! wont mention names. pivot works all the way.

motonutz46Verified Purchaser

Over 4 years ago

Durability 5/5
Ease of Installation 5/5
Performance 5/5
Style 5/5

Wheel bearings

complete kit went together smooth never an issue with pivot works

Kettle

Over 4 years agoElizabethtown, IL

Durability 2/5
Ease of Installation 4/5
Performance 3/5
Style 4/5

Trying All Balls

I purchased a set of these for the rear carrier on my 04 LTZ400. I don't have any complaints with how they went in and the bearings and seals looked of decent quality. However, around 10 months after installation, I find myself with the ATV apart, punching out a set of bad bearings. Upon punching them out, one of the inner seals of the bearing came off. The whole thing was rusty with no trace of grease, which I found odd but maybe it washed out.Now, where I live and ride, there are quite a few creeks that I must cross on trails, so if you ride in a dry area, this review may not be worrisome. The axel on my quad isn't dipped or pitted where the seal sits, so I don't see why these bearings failed so early. Like I said, I am sure the water and grit of creek water done my last pair in but that is the reason there are seals. I did not purchase a second set of these and most likely won't, seeing as how All Balls are cheaper, and I probably will do bike surgery to fit some grease zerks on the carrier if the next set fails.

UAV280

Over 4 years agoYamhill Co

Durability 2/5
Ease of Installation 5/5
Performance 2/5

Where's the grease?

I know the mfgs do not pack bearings very well so I removed the seals and found it worse than I had imagined. If the bearings are not full of grease they are going to fill with something and here in the rain forest of northwest Oregon that will be mud. One of the three bearings inner race was flawed and should never passed inspection if they actually inspect them.

alwzridered

Over 4 years agoupstate new york

Durability 5/5
Ease of Installation 4/5
Performance 5/5
Style 3/5

Trx250r pivot works

these bearings wernt hard to install with some basic tools and work as they should. ill be buying pivot works from now on

AntonioTop 500 ContributorVerified Purchaser

Over 4 years ago

Durability 5/5
Ease of Installation 5/5
Performance 5/5
Style 5/5

Best all in one

this is great u have all u need for a bearing change in ur bike

dirtrider73Verified Purchaser

Over 4 years ago

Durability 5/5
Ease of Installation 5/5
Performance 5/5
Style 5/5

Couldn't have asked for more

Better than OEM and comes with a sick red aluminum bearing retainer, great touch. This is my go to bearings from now on.

BodizafaTop 500 ContributorVerified Purchaser

Over 5 years agoAgua Dulce, Ca

Durability 4/5
Ease of Installation 4/5
Performance 3/5
Style 4/5

Good replacements, but not as good as OEM

I put these in the rear wheel of my 2009 KTM 250SX. Installation was pretty straight forward. The appear to be of decent quality, but after install the wheel doesn't spin as freely as the OEM bearings. Can't really rate the durability yet. To be determined. If your on a budget then these bearing are good, but not as good as OEM.

dkallen211

Over 5 years agoNashville, TN

Durability 5/5
Ease of Installation 4/5
Performance 5/5
Style 5/5

Sweet

Awesome bearing. Add a little grease, as they are a little dry as packed. I use a Silkolene red, works great. Lube them up good, press them in, and boom. And as a plus, they even include an anodized red bearing retainer ring for Honda (or other makes that use retainers). So you get the trick looking retainer on top of the bearing you actually need. Can't beat it. PW is the best for bearing and wheel rebuilds.

450RrrVerified Purchaser

Over 5 years agoSaint Cloud, FL

Ease of Installation 4/5
Performance 5/5
Style 5/5

Great price maintenance item

for CRF450R '05Bearing were double sided sealed versus stock one sided and the Red anodized lockring is cool.Wish more of it was exposed but that's Honda's design. Wish they had instructions with the Torque spec 33 ft/lbs. and details about how Honda's lockring is designed to function- (to drift the bearings tight to center spacer and sit fully bottomed after the bearings have located.I have Honda's Service manual and it is weak. No fault of this product - I'd buy again!

BurritosVerified Purchaser

Over 5 years agoCalifornia forests

Durability 5/5
Ease of Installation 5/5
Performance 5/5
Style 4/5

On one wheel.

What can I say? Good price, works well and lasts. I've been using these for years and have no complaints.

brapaholic451Verified Purchaser

Over 5 years agopa

Durability 5/5
Ease of Installation 5/5
Performance 5/5
Style 5/5

Best

the pivot works bearings lasted me the lost out of any other bearing brand out there.

A: This kit for your bike would include all 3 required bearings to rebuild your rear wheel.

***The picture of the kit is for reference only, it may not show the actual kit for your specific bike.

Scotty

Q: Does the kit come with a retainer?

Over 4 years ago

I am looking to buy the 2004 Honda Cr250r bearing kit and was wondering if that specific Pivot Works kit came with the retainer. It says in the description that some kits come with one, but it does not specify. Any information you can give me would be great

A: The Pivot Works rear wheel bearing kit for your 2004 CR250R will include the retainer.

sebayfz450

Q: Measures?

Over 5 years ago

Hello, I'm from chile, and look for the rear axle bearings of atv yfz 450 2006. I need to be sure if you are need, you give me the measurements of the bearing?
The ones I have are:
40mm Interior
64mm outer
12mm thick
I need four bearning and 2 oil seal
Thank you.

A: it will include all bearings and seals for the rear wheel bearings. and yes that is where your axle slides through

alwzridered

Over 4 years agoLocation: upstate new york

A: yes these are the bearings that go inside the swingarm for the rear axle. mine came with two bearings because thats all that the 250r requires. id say that if motorsport says it will fit your ride then your in the clear

alwzridered

Over 4 years agoLocation: upstate new york

A: yes these are the bearings that go in the carrier for the rear axle, my kit did come with four bearings

JIrish

Q: 2006 LT-R450?

Over 7 years ago

The ltr has four bearings and two seals in the rear end, does this kit include all that is needed?

A: This kit will fulfill the requirements of your bike. Each kit is designed to rebuild the specific application.

GaryJP4

Location: Nashville

Q: Does the kit include the aluminum Spacers for my '98 Suzuki RM250?

Over 8 years ago

The description doesn't say it comes with the aluminum spacers that the seals seal against.
I bought spacers separately for another model bike and then found that the kit had them included. Typically when you need seals you also need the aluminum spacers because they will have grooves worn in them.
Does the kit for the '98Suzuki RM 250 have the spacers?

A: Depends on who you take it to. Normally shop rates are about $50-$75 per hour for labor and shops will sometimes charge you the full hour even though it may not take them that long. It's really not the hardest thing to do yourself but I would say at least plan on spending at least $30.00 to have them installed.

A: In the case of sealed Roller Ball Bearings, they come fully lubricated so, there is no reason to “pack” them. With Full Compliment and Caged Needle Bearings, it’s important to work some high quality, low temperature grease into the needles of the bearings. With Pivot Works Spherical Bearings, if the sphere of the bearing is chrome, it is not necessary to lubricate this bearing. If it is black in color, use a high quality, low temperature grease and work the bearing, turning the inner race in every direction, to fully coat the metal surface of the bearing.

GaryJP4

Best Answer

Over 8 years agoLocation: Nashville

A: Yes, they do come pre-greased. All sealed ball bearings do come pre-greased.

However, the grease used in these and all bearings by all manufactures is not good enough, looks like Vaseline, is not water proof, and is not up to the task of preventing water and mud from entering the bearing, even just from washing, and especially not from a pressure washer or riding.

You should repack all sealed and unsealed ball or needle bearings and even bushings from any manufacture with marine (water proof) grease when used in a dirt bike application.

The grease used by all of the bearing manufactures is not as water proof as a good marine grease. Bel-ray water proof grease is the best. It is very tacky, water proof and stays in place,. I always remove the built in seals on the bearing, clean out the old grease with a solvent (like mineral spirits, WD-40, carburetor cleaner, Gun Scrubber, or brake cleaner), repack the insides completely with Bel-ray grease, and reinstall the seals. I also pack grease between the bearings and the external supplied seals as well as inside the lip of the seal itself. All seals should be lubricated to prevent the inner lip from burning up and allowing water and dirt to pass. The extra grease on the seal and between the seal and bearing helps form a barrier to water and mud getting to the bearings.

You will be surprised how easy it is to remove the rubber seals on these bearings and put them back in without damage. Use a small pick or micro screw driver. The 90° side of a scribe works very well. Carefully pick the outer edge up on the seal and it will pop right out. Do this by poking the scribe into the edge of the seal lightly and pry up gently.

You should do this to every bearing (new or used) on the bike. It should be done wither installing a new bearing, getting a new bike, getting a used bike, and periodically about every six months of riding on installed bearings. This applies to the steering head, wheel bearings, swing arm, shock, and link bearings. It may sound like a lot of work, but it isn't and it is a lot easier and cheaper then replacing bearings and seals

When I get a new bearing or a new or used bike I take it all apart and pack the bearings on all the suspension links, wheel bearings, and steering head. Things last a lot longer and you avoid break downs.